Quality First

	Quality First is an initiative providing all licensed child care programs in Halton region with the opportunity to participate in a developmental model for quality improvement. Quality First is currently being offered to infant/toddler, preschool, and school-age programs.

The Quality First developmental model is based on

• Training in the use of evaluation tools (such as the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale-Revised, the Caregiver Interaction Scale/Infant Toddler Environment Rating Scale – Revised/ School Aged Environment Rating Scale, and the Inclusion Quality Scale)

• Support in the use of these evaluation tools for program and professional development

• Training and support for the development of new skills and knowledge in the following 6 quality indicator areas: Environment/Curriculum
  Professionalism
  Adult-Child Interactions
  Inclusion
  Administration and Supervision
  Support for ECE College Students

For questions, please contact the Quality First Program Assistant, Erin McAdam at (905) 876-1244 ext. 41or by email at erinm@thrc.ca.